Kanien anxiously waiting to hear our wonderful voices singing Happy Birthday to her. I forgot candles - so we used a 2, 6+2 to = 28.
Marcella's gingerbread house - so cute!

We celebrated Kanien's birthday on December 12th - a week early - everyone was able to come on that day and would not have been able to on the 19th. We made gingerbread houses, ate dinner, opened gifts and had cheesecake. I did not take very many pictures at all. We had a fun day being together. Happy Birthday Kanien!

Nathan, Amy, Aunt Maurine, Morgan(Amber's boy)

Cheryl, Derek and Uncle Bob
Ina, Amanda and Aunt Maurine,
Keith, Jason and Ashley
Dann, Myself, Aunt Marjorie and Nancy
Uncle Gary, Nancy's baby girl Emma and Jeff's back

We went to The Garden and had dinner with the Oviatt side of the family . Nancy flew into Salt Lake and wanted to see as many family members as she could. Not everyone could come but it was good seeing those who were able to be there.

Our family Halloween party - We carved pumpkins, played games, made bats and spiders, and ate. Later that night we dressed up and took Marcella, Lily and Claire trick or treating. David, Rose and William came trick or treating in their costumes later. It was a fun day to be with the family and spend time together.

Blogging doesn't seem to be as much of a priority as it was when it first started. Life gets in the way. Everyone seems too busy to post as much as they use to. That could be a good thing depending on what has replaced it. I know I don't update very often but I sure wish everyone else would! I know that isn't going to happen, but it would be nice.
I think the Theme for this conference was Love and Service.
Conference this weekend was really good. I'm amazed at how many answers to my prayers I found in the talks given. I think we were taught and given some good council to follow. I can't wait for the Ensign so I can really study the talks and read them again. I think most everyone mentioned Love and how important it is to show and give our Love to Heavenly Father and others. To serve and think of others - don't be selfish.
President Uchtdorf talked about how love should be our walk and talk. How love is the healing bond that repairs rifts in families and friendships. We should demonstrate our love by our thoughts and actions and it should be in line with Heavenly Father.

I love my family and want them to know that I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and I know that the words we listened to these last two days is council from our Father in Heaven. Follow the council given - love everyone - serve - think less of yourself than you do of others. Make time for Scriptures (not just reading them but studying them as well) , prayer daily - personal and family, be in the world but not of the world and learn discipline and temperance. The more you Know our Savior Jesus Christ, really know him the easier it will be to be obedient. I love you. I am grateful for each of you and for the things that you do for me and the time you spend with me.

This picture is for Dann - he wanted to see where we put the leftover cement in the back.
Nathan put the fence up.
Nathan's birthday - 26 years old and still wants toys! His dad asked him what he wanted for his birthday and Nathan told him he wanted a fishing boat. Dann e-mailed me and asked me to go buy Nathan a toy boat because there was no way Dann was going to buy him a real fishing boat when Dann didn't have one himself.


Jason had his wisdom teeth out on Friday, Sept. 18th - Nathan's birthday - I took this picture on Sunday - he is pretty swollen and I think he is tired of eating chicken noodle broth soup.

Nathan, Jason, Terry and Cleve finished pouring cement for Dann on Saturday. Dann wanted to see some pictures - so here they are. It looks really good. Hope you like it too. Thanks to all for helping get it done.

The cement is poured and the fence posts are in! It looks good.